Definition of Malcolm in English:
Malcolm
proper nounˈmalkəmˈmælkəm
1The name of four kings of Scotland.
- 1.1 Malcolm I (d.954), reigned 943–54.
- 1.2 Malcolm II (c.954–1034), reigned 1005–34.
- 1.3 Malcolm III (c.1031–93), son of Duncan I, reigned 1058–93; known as Malcolm Canmore (from Gaelic Ceann-mor great head). He came to the throne after killing Macbeth in battle (1057), and helped to form Scotland into an organized kingdom.
- 1.4 Malcolm IV (1141–65), grandson of David I, reigned 1153–65; known as Malcolm the Maiden. His reign witnessed a progressive loss of power to Henry II of England; he died young and without an heir.
Definition of Malcolm in US English:
Malcolm
proper nounˈmælkəmˈmalkəm
1The name of four kings of Scotland.
- 1.1 Malcolm I (died 954), reigned 943–954.
- 1.2 Malcolm II (c.954–1034), reigned 1005–34.
- 1.3 Malcolm III (c.1031–93), son of Duncan I; reigned 1058–93; known as Malcolm Canmore (from Gaelic Ceann-mor, great head). He came to the throne after killing Macbeth in battle (1057) and was responsible for helping to form Scotland into an organized kingdom.
- 1.4 Malcolm IV (1141–65), grandson of David I; reigned 1153–65; known as Malcolm the Maiden. His reign witnessed a progressive loss of power to Henry II of England.